Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1896, Page 12

LOCAL MENTION. . AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Kathryn Kidder, in “Madame Sans Gene. Allen’s Grand Opera House.—No perform- ance. New National Theater.—“The Fatal Card.” Academy of Music.—‘Down im Dixie.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.-The New York Stars. pe jograph Company, Perr oberg mr of the Graph- ophone and Kinetescope. Convention Hall, 5th and L streets north- west.—Ice Palace. Metzerott Music Hall.—Concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Wesley Chapel, 5th and F streets north- west.—Lecture by Leon H. Vincent on “Emerson.” —_—_ EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamér Macalester for Mount Vernon, Marshall Hall, Glymont and intermediate landings at 10 a.m. Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach and river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer. Washington for- Norfolk - and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. aan ABSOLUTELY PURE MILK. This is to certify that-I have sold to Messrs. Avery & Jones the entire outfit of my dairy store at 1405 14th st. n.w., and have also ob:igated myself to furnish them with the milk produced at my farm, which will be in all respects of as gcod quality as I have been selling. Thanking the pubiie for the'r very liberal patronage, to myself, I respectfully request a continuance of same for my successors. JOHN B, SCOTT. This is to certify that we have contracted with Mr. Jno. B. Scott for the entire output of milk from his farm at Silver Spring, Md., and will be glad to furnish the same at 8c. per quart. Address AVERY & JONES, Edgewood Dairy, N.e. cor. 9th and R n.w. Page 6. en's Derby and Fedora Hats, latest Ss, new, desirable goods, $1, $1.50 and $2; extra value. A. T. Lewis, 7th st. Special sale Imported Hats and Bonnets, % price. K. A. Donovan, 904 F st. SKATING AT THE ICE PALACE. Better have your own skates. We sell the finest—Barney & Berry’s—from 50c. to $1.50. Chas. T. Carter & Co., 006 Pa. ave. + NO PLACE LIKE HOME after we've papered the rooms with our ex- quisite paper. $2 up. Nolte, 810 9th st. ———— 4 Ibs. Sugar free. Johnston’: —_>—_—_ a Potatoes free. Johnston’: — . Page 6. K. A. Donovan, 904 F st. n.w., Art De- partment Goods at cost for ten days. CITY AND DISTRICT. Asks a Divorce. Elizabeth E. Herbert, through Attorney A. B. Webb, has petitioned for a divorce from Edgar C. Herbert. The parties were married here August 4, 1887, when Mrs. Her- bert alleges, her husband deserted her. No children were born to them, and in addition to a divorce Mrs. Herbert asks that she be permitted to resume her maiden name of Fowler. SS Pledged Their Assistance. At the regular weekly meeting of the Methodist ministers yesterday afternoon Mrs. Charlton Edholm, national evangelist of the Florence Crittendon Mission, ad- Gressed the association and asked for the aid of the members in her work in this city. The ministers thereupon passed unan- imously a resolution, stating their deep fnterest in the work, expressing their hearty sympathy with the mission, and pledging their co-operation in every prac- ticable way. ———— The Black Knights’ Ball. The annual dress ball of the German Or- der of Black Knights was given last even- ing at Masonic Temple, a large number of the members and friends of the order en- Joying themselves until a late hour. Dane- ing was begun at 9 o'clock and the ball room presented an exceedingly attractive appearance, the bright dresses and hand- some uniforms of the knights forming a bright and striking scene. The committees in charge of the affair were as follows: Arrangement, Messrs. Mose Ostheimer, Wil- Mam Mannemann, Charles Gerner, William Stuehrmann, John Bender, E. C. Linden and Paul Buehler; reception, John Reif, Frank Reckeweg,’ John Buechling and Frank Seebode; floor, Frank Herrman, M. Pach, Geo. Nayer, Julius Fink and John C. Ewald. t National Homeopathic Hospital. At the annual meeting of the National Homeopathic Hospital Association yester- day afternoon officers were elected as fol- lows: President, John Dalzell; vice presi- dents, E. S. Hutchinson and Mrs. A. R- Quaiffe; secretary, Lewis Clephane; trus- tees for three years, Charles Lyman, 8. S. Shedd and Mrs. A. R. Quaiffe. The annual report of the trustees was read by the president of the board, John Jey Edson, giving much statistical infor- mation as to the work of the year. He said that the last year was the most prosperous ene in the hospital's existence; he com- mented on the work done in’ the free wards; spoke in praise of the training school for nurses, and said that branch of the work was now self-sustaining. The treasurer’s report showed a balance on hand of $500.81. Miss Janet E. Richards read the report of the Ladies’ Aid Associa- ton; Mrs. Birney that of the hospital house committee, and Dr. Richard Kingman that of the staff. Attention was called to the increase in surgical cases and the necessity for additional facilities. a Longest Rivers in the World. The lengths of all the long rivers in the world are to be found in The Star Almanac ard Hand-book for 1896. Four hundred and sixteen solidly printed pages. On sale at all news stands ond at Star office. 25c. per cory. ——— The Napoleonte Sale at Sloan's. The sale of the elegant and rare goods at Sloan's, 1407 G street, opens tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. There has been nothing in our city for many years that has attracted so much attention and been so much admired, and it is a great pity such a collection cannot be held intact in- stead of having to be sold in detail. How- er, this offers a grand opportunity to our People to obtain rare goods. Seats will be Proviced, the rooms comfortably heated, and the sale will no doubt be quite an event in society, as several teas and din- ners have been postponed in order to al- low everybody to attend. Fully five thou- sand people have attended the exhibition. — Advertisement. ——__. Chance to Invest. Profitabl: Big inrcad is being made into the stock of J. Karr, the avenue jeweler, who is re- tiring from business. Three times each day, 10:30 .m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., the auc- tioneer finds the store crowded. They are now selling the diamond stock, yet any se- lections will be put up at any moment upon request. On Wednesday at 2 o'clock the auctioneer will begin on the magnificent collection of Imported Marble Statuary.— Advertisement. — __— M. B. Brady’s Collection. The collection of portraits of famous men and views of battles, &c., of the late M. B. Brady, can be seen at W. H. Stalee’s photo- graphic studio, 1107 F _—<——— 100 Ft. Boards for $1.00. These boards are wide, heart, and any length you wish. Frank Libbey & Co., 6th street and New York avenue.—Advt. ee Important Sale of Fine Furniture. Messrs. Latimer & Co. will sell tomorrow at their auction rooms, 1229 and 1231 G street, at 10 o'clock, entire contents of a private residence, embracing every descrip- tion ef household effects, some of it very fine. Private buyers and dealers should be on hand.—Advt. ee Receivers’ sale of coats, blankets and comforts at Oppenhelmer’s, 514 9th street northwest, is still going on. Leon Tobriner, &. Sugenheimer, receivers.—Advt. SSeshiows Figures Are the Strongest Talkers. And when quality backs up the figures a’re a sure winner. 5 lbs. Best Butter at J. F. Oyster, 900 Penna. ave.—Advt. Committee of "96. Listen te Brief Sketch $f the Probable Program —Arrangements Getting in Shape for Next July’s Affair. Dr. F. E. Clark and General Secretary Baer attended the regular meeting of the committee of 96 of the District Christian Endeavor Union last evening. Both of these officers are especially gratified at the in- terest of the Washington societies and members as evidenced during the meetings of the annual convention just completed. They also have implicit confidence in the local committee of '96, which has charge of the arrangements for the great interna- tional convention, and indorsed everything which has'been done. The regular meeting of. the committee was opened with prayer by Dr. Clark, who then spoke at considerable length of the hopes which he had for the '96 convention. He believed that the local convention just closed was an earnest of what was to come and the enthusiasm and devotion there dis- played would be splendid capital for the months of preparation, which are all im- portant in the completion of the arrange- ments. He said all must buckle down to work, the officers and trustees of the United States in making up the program as well as the local committees. Dr. Clark gave a brief sketch of the probable program for the convention,which, he said, would in all likelihood open as heretofore with simultaneous meetings in a number of the large churches Wednesday evening, July 8. Thursday morning would witness the opening sessions in the three large tents, where the addresses of wel- come and responses would be made. In the afternoon it was proposed to arrange for denominational rallies. One day during the convention, he said, would be devoted to exercises of a patriotic nature. No ses- sions would be held Sunday except in the afternoon, when there would be evangelis- tie meetings in the great tents. The clos- ing consecration service would take place Monday evening, July 13. Following Dr. Clark’s talk there was an informal discussion of plans by the mem- bers of the committee, in which Dr. Clark and Mr. Baer took part and offered many valuable suggestions. One of the matters discussed was in relation to the official program, and Mr. Baer stated most em- phatically that no advertising would be al- lowed within its covers. He advised the committee to give public notice that any- one soliciting advertisements for it was acting outside of and in spite of any au- thority from the officers of the United So- ciety and should be regarded as an im- Postor. The committee had already con- templated this action since it has been learned that some of the local merchants had been approached by some one claiming to represent the. official program. Sho-tly before 9 o’clock Dr. Clark left for Columbus, where he will address a Chris- tian Endeavor gathering this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Baer remained in the city cver night, but left on an early train this morn- ing for Boston. Now that the auxiliary and central com- mittees have practically been made up, active work in the preparations for next July’s convention will be vigorously push- . A canvass of local business men and others will be immediately begun for sub- scriptions to the convention fund; large bodies of singers will be collected and trained; the work of securing hotels, board- ing houses and places in private families for the delegates will’ be pushed; and in every departmen: into which the work has — divided there will be energetic activ- ty. ——+_— AMUSEMENTS. Lafayette Square Opera House.—The play at the Lafayette Square last night was “Madame Sans-Gene,” one of the most pop- vlar, if not the most popular, of Sardou’s with American audiences. Although Miss Kathryn Kidder, as Madame Sans-Gene, has been seen here in the character, and Wash- ingion has also had Madame Rejane in the same role in the original, Miss Kidder is still the American, ideal of the character and her audiences are as large and enthusiastic now as they ever were. The play is the best pre- sentation of the parvenu character of Na- poleon and his “washerwoman court” and one gets a truer idea perhaps of the man Limself from this play than from all the books that have been written. Of Miss Kid- der’s work only that may be said that has already -been said—she is the American Ma- dame Sans-Gene and cannot be improved upon. Mr. Cook makes quite a natural Na- poleon and interprets very satisfactorily the contrasting qualities of that peculiar pro- duct of nature. The cast has undergone some changes, but in the main it is as be- fore and the play runs with great smooth- ne&s, elthough the waits between acts are long, owing to the difficulty in shifting the heavy scenery. A fine audience in quantity and.quality was present and thoroughly en- joyed the performance. New National Theater.—‘‘The Fata! Card,” a melodrama which has enjoyed the benefit of much comment, most of it favorable, was seen fcr the first time in Washington at the New National Theater last night. The play is superior to the average effort of its class in that it uses good English in its dialogue end treats the probabilities of human events with a more respectful consideration than the writer of a popular play ordinarily deems necessary. The company, while not the same as that which gave the piece its original lease of existence, includes players of good reputation. Mr. Giles Shine, a na- tive of this city, handles a responsible role with ability, and the performance of Miss Lavinia Shannon, also of Washington, was especially commendable; she receiving two curtain calls st the clese of the fourth act. Academy of Music.—There are all kinds of comedies and dramas and that sort these days, but their projectors and sponsors are not all as frank as are the managers of “Down In Dixie,” who announce it on the bills as “the great cotton compress comedy- drama.” Last night was the first for “Down In Dixie” in Washington. Of course, as the title indicates, it is a play of the south, and necessarily there must be local color in it. ‘There are darkies enough to stock a planta- tion, but they are* good singers and mu- eiclans and they are a feature of the play. Each agt contains a strong situation, and, reversing the usual order, it is the girl who comes to the rescue of her sweetheart. Mr. and Mrs. Milt G. Barlow are two more fea- tures. The Pickaninny Band, the Florida Quartet, the Carolina Banjo Club and Rosee, the whistling wonder, were received with nun-erous recalls. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The perform- ance at Kernan’s this week is well worth seeing. It is a first-class variety entertain- ment, made up of specialties to suit the popular taste. Last night a crowded house welcomed the company and gave each mem- ber a warm reception. Swan & Barnhard followed the curtain with a ten-minute spe- cialty replete with songs and acrobatic dances. The! stalled herself a favorite as a song and dance artist. Matthew and Harris put the audience in good humor with their clever sketch, and Florizell gave a marvelous and unique acrobatic performance on a crystal platform suspended in midair. Bingham proved himself a master of the wonders of ventriloquism and introduced a novel act. St. Clair and Goldie proved as big favorites as ever, and Sparrow had no trouble jug- gling himself into popularity. The feature of the program was the performance con- tributed by the two Macs—McCall and Mac. They presented a knock-about act that was brutally funny. Ani and Ino did a graceful turn on the trapeze, and an afterpiece, “Lights of New York,” closed the bill. Yvette Guilbert.~Yvette Guilbert has con- quered Washington as she did New York— that is that portion of Washington that. was represented at Metzerott Music Hall last night, when the famous French actress —one car hardly say singer—made her first appearance in this city. Guilbert had a supporting company, a quartet of vocal- ists and a pianist, but they didn’t count for much with the audience, who went par- ticularly to see the star. This supporting company contributed solos and concerted numters, and was chiefly noticeable in the tenor, Mr. Orlando Hartley, who has a voice of much sweetness and good range. But Guilbert was the one all wanted to see, she was the one who monopolized the ap- plause. Her first appearance is woefully disappointing. She has red hair, a prom- inent nose, large mouth, with rather good lips, and a pointed chin. Her figure is-any- thing but plump, and she seems to be loose- ly put together. She wears her clothes dowdily, and her costume would shock the aesthetic taste of any_ woman in society. gloves, ibove She striking. She holds the attention closely, and even if the is not understood her marvelous pantomime tells the story. Her voice is under wondetful control. whether in singing or speaking, and is finely attuned to the emotions intended to convey. She ‘sets at defiance all rules of vocalization, and croons or shrieks, as the sentiment may demand, utterly regardless ‘of the manner in which the tones are made. Perhaps the. numbers hat were best re- ceived and which showed her artistic power and the two English songs, “Linger Longer and the two English songs, “Linger Longer Loo” and “Her Golden Hair Was ing: Down Her Back.” She gave a remarkable imitation of Bernhardt as an encore, which was at once recognized and heartily ap- Plauded. Guilbert is unique. No one has ever been seen here like her, and there is that charm about her work that makes People go again and aguin to see her. The audience was a distinguished one, embrac- ing a large representation from the diplo- matic corps, trom both houses of Congress and from people promineat in society. A Fiasco.—It is a terrible tumble from “King Arthur,” by Irving and Terry, to “A Straight Tip” by as mediocre a lot of sotors as ever appeared at a first-class Washington theater. The fall took Place at Allen’s Grand Opera House last night, and there was a goodly assemblage of People there to witness it. The audience went with the expectation of being’ amused, for they knew that Comedian Powers had starred in the play. They got their amuse- ment, but not in the way anticipated. The efforts of the performers to excite the visi- bilities of those present by inane buffoonery, and coarse horse play. were almost pitiful, but their auditors were bound to be am- used, so they burst forth in vociferous ap- plause at times when the stage people least expected it. At the end of the second act many people went out and did not accept return checks, and most of them were laughing as they went. The principal fea- ture of the third act was the liberal use of a bladder bludgeon by a would-be funny German judge upon the heads of clerk, lawyer, witness and policeman. The inop- Fertune applause grew more frequent, and dcubtless, fearing that hand clapping might be accompanied by eggs, the curtain was rupg down before the judge had got half through his bludgeon ‘act. In justice to Manager Allen it should be stated that he was dreadfully imposed upon, and the man- ager of the “Straight Tip” Company not teing able to fulfill his agreement to furnish an entertainment that is first-class in every Particular, Manager Allen terminated the engagement with last night’s performance. There will be nothing at the Grand during the balance of this week. Monday next “Samson and Delilah” will be given by the Choral Socicty. Tuesday and: Wednesday and at the matinee Wednesday “Jack the Giant Killer” will be presented by 100 soci- ety children, under the direction of Prof. Sheldcn, and the engagement of the Dam- rosch Opera Company will open Thursday, January 30, and continue for the balance of the week, with Saturday matinee. “Ben Hur.”—A condensed edition of “Ben Hur,” read by Rev. A. G. Rogers, D.D., and illustrated by eighty magnificent col- ored views, was given last night at the Church of Our Father to an audience that filled every seat in the house, and whose rapt attention and hearty applause testi- fied to the success of the representation. Appropriate hymns, sung by Miss Har- rictte Whiting, added greatly to the -in- terest. In compliance with popular de- mand, this entertainment will be repeated on Thursday evening, January 30. A Skating Queen:—An audience number- ing several thousand watched Miss Mabel Davidson, the champion ‘lady skater of the world, give a twenty minutes’ exhibition at the ‘Convention Hall ice palace last evening. At the conclusion of the time Miss Davidson was nearly exhausted, but recovered so that she was able to give an exhib'tion of ice bicycle riding later in the evening. Miss Davidson wore a Highland costume, with short skirt and leggings. Her skates, which are made of sliver and steel, are screwed to her shoes, so there is no danger of their coming loose.. Her ap- nearance was the signal of an outburst of arplause, for a number were: present who kad seen her practicing in the afternoon, when every one on the floor stopped skat- ing to watch her graceful movements. From straightaway skating she went to more difficult tricks, the most noteworthy being a ballet dance on her toes, skipping @ rope, toe spinning, and numberless other feats almost too difficult and too swiftly executed to follow. Miss Davidson Is an extremely fast skater also, and made the length of the immense ‘hall in a few strokes. The audience frequently gave vent to hearty applause over some neatly executed evolution. All her movements were executed with the utmost nicety, and were clean cut and intricate. She says she makes up a figure on a moment's thought, and has no idea what she is going to do next. Miss Davidson will give exhi- bitions at the rink every evening this week, beginning at 9 o'clock, and will wear @ different costume and change her tricks at each appearance. No extra charge will ‘be made during her engagement. Boston Symphony Orchestra.—The Bos- ton Symphony concert tonight will be one of the musical events of the year. Prob- ably the interest lies in the appearance of Mr. Rafael Joseffy, the eminent pianist, who has been for some time past away from the concert stage. His return, how- ever, will be welcomed with all the old e1 thusiasm, and from all accounts his play- ing has not lost in the slightest degree by his absence. His appearance in Boston was the signal for an outburst of applause such as is seldom accorded to any musi- ¢ian, and the report of his rendition of Brahm's second concerto was glowing in the highest degree. He will give this num- ber this evening, and Washington critics will have a chance to compare notes about his former playing. The work of the or- chestra is se well known that it is sufficient to simply announce it and the program which has been selected. “Samson and Delilah.”—The lovers of mu- sic in Washington will not only have a chance to hear one of the finest works that has ever been attempted by the Choral So- ciety next Monday, but will be afforded the opportunity of hearing one of the most celebrated singers in the world. The chief soloist is Mme. Hastreiter,who has achieved the greatest kind of success since her first appearance in New York in 1886, in the title role of Gluck’s opera, “Orpheus,” at the Academy of Music, under the direction of Theodore Thomas. She was given an ovation at that time and since then her fame has been assured. After her success in this country, where she sang in grand opera, concerts and oratorio, she accepted an engagement at her majesty’s opera, Covent Garden, London, and appeared in “Lohengrin,” with Jean and Edouard de Reszke and Albani, and scored the same amount of success. She has been through the German, French and Italian schools, and her purity of voice has made her idol- ized in Italy, where she has been for some time an artistic protege of musical Queen Margherita. Miss Dorseys Recital—The recital of negro songs and characteristics which will be given by Miss Anna Vernon Dorsey at the rooms of the Washington Ladies’ Club, 1710 I street, next Saturday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, will be quite a society event. The patronesses are Mrs. Richard Olney, Mme. Salvator de Mendonca, Mrs. Don Cameron, Mrs. George Lothrep Bradley, Mrs. Samuel Franklin Emmons, Mrs. Mel- ville Weaton Fuller, Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page, Mrs. James Lowndes, Miss Alice Lee. The re- cital was arranged by ladies from Boston, where her recitals were quite the rage last winter, the genuine negro songs rendered with absolute fidelity to nature being a great novelty. A Series of Tableaus—The ladies of 8t. Stephen’s P. B. Church, 14th strect and Columbia Heights, will give a series of tableaus representing well-known and pretty advertisement pictures interspersed with music, at the Parish Hall, Thursday and Friday evenings next. = —_—__ Homeopathic Medical . College. Articles incorporating the Washington Homeopathic Medical College were filed yesterday. The object of the incorporation is the teaching of the art and ‘science of medicine, surgery, dentistry and allied sci- ences. The trustees to manage the affairs of the institution are F. H. Williams, M. ., Zalmon Richards, Oscar C. Hatton, W. W. Wright, J. C. Parker, 8. E. Gough and C. T. Yoder. The college proposes to con- fer the degrees of doctor of medicine, doc- THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 91, CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR|S MR. PARKBR'S POSITION The Es-Oommiginiger ‘Wil Not Soramblo Satisfiea Whpenpr Chosen: or. Not— Andrew Gigespn Denies Rumors ofa Deajiwyh Mr. Saunders. asker returned this morn- {yisit to his island resort off the coast of. h Carolina, near Sena- tor Cameron’s §t.- Helena. He was much improved by his outing, which was shared with equally goog healthful results by Mr. Beriah Wilkins. When Mr. Parker reached his office he was. met by many inquiries regarding the local political situation, and more particu- larly the rumor to the effect that he “con- templated withdrawing from the contest for delegate to the St. Louis convention. - “I have heard nothing about that,” said Mr. Parker, in reply to a Star reporter’s in- terrogatory. “‘I certainly do -not contem- Plate withdrawing, and neither do I intend to indulge in any low scramble for the place. Had I been in the city during the Past ten days I should not have attended any meetings. I may make one speech be- fore thé primary election is held, but this is Not a certainty. My position is simply this: If the republicans of the District desire me to represent them at St. Louis, I shall go to the convention and look out for their in- terests to the best of my ability. If they decide that they would rather send some one else, I will be just as well satisfied. That-is precisely the way I look at the matter and feel about it. It will really make no dif- ference to me, one way or the other.” Mr. Parker will probably call a meeting of the supervisors, to be held at his office Thursday morning, when the matter of se- lecting the judges and other officers of the election next week will be taken up. The expenses attendant upon the primaries will also be estimated, in order that each of the candidates may know what he will be expected to contribute as his share, Mr. Gleeson Punctures a Report. Mr. Andrew Gleeson was also seen by a Star reporter in reference to the rumor which declared that he and Mr. L. M. Saunders had entered into a dicker, by which Mr. Saunders was to retire from the delegate scramble in favor of Mr. Gleeson, in return for.which favor the latter was to have Mr. Saundérs made member of :he national republican committee for the Dis- trict of Columbia. “There 1s not a word of truth in that,” said Mr. Gleeson, with emphasis, when his attention was called to the gossip. Mr. Myron M, ing from a ten: ———— THE SHERMAN STATUE. What an Artist Thinks of the De- cision. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The world’s fair of Chicago must ever stand pre-eminent and respected as creat- ing a new era and revival of the arts gen- erally, and its results and influence on Decorative Art, Architecture and Sculpture are notably evident, year after year, in the advance of true knowledge and subtle rkill, displayed tm the designs which are called forth by public competition and pri- vate enterprise. The competitiom for the Sherman Eques- trian Statue intended for this city has nat- urally absorbed ‘the attention of art crit- ics, and the citizens of Washington during the past few weeks, and the decision of the professional experts and military commit- tee has been most anxiously expected, and the following list of successful competitors, was duly announced in: your issue of Sat- urday: P. W. Bartlett, Paris; Carl Rohl Smith, Chicago; C. H. Niehaus, New York; J. Mussey ‘Rhind, New York, and H. K. Bush Brown of New York. The qvestion of selection was, doubtless, no easy task, as there were certain good and bad features, and indifferent knowl- edge, im each individual.work, and in sev- eral instances thé bad‘was more marked in some ofthe accepted models than in those that have the misfortune to be re- jected, and unnoticed.: Now, since the com- mittee has allowed the above sculptors the privilege of reconsidering and further elaborating their models under its direc- tion for final decision, why would it not be reasonable and desirable to recognize the ability and standing of certain of the other competitors, whose work clearly shows knowledge, skill, and refinement of feeling, and, in fact, give these gentlemen an equal opportunity with those named of improv- ing and developing their models, with an equal chance of their final success in the competition? I would especially refer to the designs submitted by Mr. W. Ordway Partridge, Mr. H. J. Bilicott, and perhaps one or two others. These gentlemen are not unknown to fame, and the merit of their work speaks for itself. Had the verdict of the judges and com- mittee been announced as “final,” the pos- sibilities of further action would have been barred; but, under the circumstances, I re- spectfully submit that it would be a gra- cious act on the part of the committee to extend the privileges, above claimed, in favor of the sculptors to whom I have spe- cially referred. December 21, 1896. WALTER PARIS. Space is given to the foregoing because it expresses the opinion of an artist, well qualified to form a fair and intelligent judg- ment on the subject, and not with the expec- tation that it will influence official action in the premises, since it is understood that the case is‘closed, so far as the list of chosen sculptors is concerned. There is, moreover, authority for the statement that Mr. Par- tridge was in the list of five selected by the criginal awarding or advisory committee, composed of artists and architects, and that his name was subsequently dropped by the military committee, and that of Mr. Charles Rohl Smith, of Chicago, substituted therefor. It may furthermore be added, in) this connection, that Mr. Partridge’s designs were highly commended by the artists and architects of Washington, generally, many of whom express both surprise and regret at the result arrived at. ————————— Military Cyclists. The first dancing reception of the Wash- irgton Military Cyclists was held last even- ing in National Rifles’ Armory. The hall ‘was appropriately decorated, and on the platform was shown a cycle arranged with the complete equipment for military pur- poses. The dance was an undoubted suc- cess, and the attendance attested the great popularity of the organization. The guests were received by a committee consisting of Capt. S. H. Wiggin, chairman; Sergeant Ar- thur Bennett, Sergeant F. Carroll Matting- ly, Private ee os Michael, Private Har- ry Gaither a Private R. H. Atkinson, while the floor,.was;in charge of Lieut. F. P. Libbey, Lieut. W. E. Sorrels, First Sergt. H. K. Gibson, Brivate George E. Frech, Pri- vate J. E, M. #Vashburn and Private Wm. C. Eckstein, Gaxsbaidi Society. 1896-TWELVE PAGES, the Academy of Music Sunday. Night. its. third’ concert this season at the Academy of Music Sunday night. Mr. Wm.) Waldecker, the director, has prepared a The Madrid Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Quartet= wilt play a selection from “‘Car- men” and “Around the Metropolis,” a medley of popular airs; Mr. Sol Minster, violinist, will play. the.first movement from De Beriot’s seventh concerto, Walter's prize song from “Die Meistersinger,” ar- Tan; by Wilhelmj, and Hauser’s “Un- gal Dance,” and the Academy orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Chris Arth, jr., largely augmented, will play Suppe’s over- ture “Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna,” selections from De Koven’s “‘Fencing-Mas- ter,” Thierbach’s march “German Bi-Cen- tennial,” and will accompany Mr. Chris Arth, jr., in a xylophone solo on popular airs. The vocal soloists will be Miss Mary Helen Howe and Mr. Frank A. Rebstock. Miss Howe will sing a recitative and cava- tina from Bellini’s “Beatrice da Tenda,” Mr. Rebstock will sing Bohm’s song ‘‘Her Eyes So Blue,” and both will sing a duet, “The Disconsolate,” by Graben Hoffmann. The whole concert will be under the direc- tion of Mr. Wm. Waldecker, who will also act as piano accompanist. These concerts are complimentary to the passive members of the Saengerbund, and serve to keep von- stantly alive their interest in the organiza- tion. —_>—— MINUTE BOOK STOLEN. Columbia Typographical Union Offers $100 Reward for a Thief. A new sensation has arisen to disturb the tranquillity of Columbia Typographical Union, No. 101. Some one has taken the minute book, containing the record of pro- ceedings of the union since last June. In this period have occurred the mysterious Padgett disappearance and the debate over ex-President John L. Kennedy’s reinstate- ment, in obedience to the decision on ap- peal by the International Union. The min- utes were in the form of rouch notes on Scraps of paper, which were being copied into the book in the office of the secretary, Mr. Brockwell. The secretary missed the papers and book Saturday, when he went to arrange them for the meeting to occur Sunday afternoon. It was an easy matter for some designing person to abstract the book, as the secretary’s office is used as a dounging place for members of the union, and the records are kept in an ordinary office desk, and not under lock and key for much of the time. The union Sunday af- ternoon authorized a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the thief. The de- tails of the Padgett affair cannot be re- stored, as all the records in regard to it are gone. The Kennedy case can be rewritten, as Mr. Kennedy took copies of the charges against him, the action taken by the union, the decision from the International Union oe the ratification of this decision by No. ——__ Ticket Brokers. The Washington Local Ticket Brokers’ Association has elected officers for the en- suing year as follows: W. W. Marmaduke, chairman; H. C. Davis, secretary; G. R. 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Buy your medicines here and save money! Modern Pharmacy, 11th and F. it Small Cherrystone Oysters, Sheepshead Entrees products. Hotel Johnson Cafe.it eceasful Dinners official circles are supplied by’ for the table—of first quality, and at lowest prices. Game, ‘Terrapin, Capons, Vegetabl Meats, ries, Wines, etc. J.C. Walker, Boston Mkt. & Grocery, 1711-18 Pa. ave.it = You can always get at Harvey’s, corner lith st. and Pernsylvania ave., a nice Roast- ed or’ Broiled Duck, all kinds of game, the best Oysters in the world, Broiled Live Lob- ster, and all kinds of Sea Food, with every dish known to gastronomy, served in a manner to delight the most fastidious of epicures. it Strictly Fresh Eggs, 20c. doz.; best Bur- bank Potatoes, 39c. bushel; Rolled Oats, 25c.; bottle; ‘best Elgin Butter, Co., 417 7th st. n.w. Julius E. Albrecht, A 520 10th st. n w., serves an Exquisite Lunch for l5c., with beer, claret or coffee, from 12 to 2; dinner from 4 to 7. 424-t,th&s,im ——— es “Royal Glue Mucilage!” It’s new! 10c. Sticks Paper, Wood, China, Leather or Tron. Extra-large Bottle! Druggists, 10c. 0cl0-eotf Semis ——————— As a Simple yet Effective Remedy for Throat Affections, Brown's Bronchial Troches stand first in public favor. They are absolutely unrivaled for the alleviation of all Throat irritations caused by Cold or use of the voice, jal6-eo-3t Sirop de Batterie is the fin-st syrup made. Try it on waffles and cakes, at Brown’s, 1413 G st. n.w. The onty place in town that has it. jal7-6t® AMUSEMENTS. OPERATIC AND DRAISIATIC SCHOOL. None more thorovgh than that lately opened by Messrs. Rogerson aad Caesidy—505 12th st. Not only is Voice Culture, Concert and Operctic Singing, Elocution, tie’ Art and ‘Deportment properly—“professionally taught—Dut pupils are se- cured engagements with leading companies. Mr. Rogerson has been musical director for Lillian Tus- sell, “Little Tycoon,” “Tar and Tartar,” Marion Marola Mason, etc.” Mr. Cassidy was stage man- ager of the Chicago Opera House for 5 years. They can be seen day and evening at their studio— 12th st. Ju2i-200f WAGNERIAN GRAND OPERA— Orders for Choice Seats Until Wednesday—7 p.m. ite THEATER EXCHANGE, 702 T st. n.w. Have you seen the LYNCHING <—as reproduced on the Kinetoscope? It's the greatest novelty ever exhibited! {Another novelty Which has set New York wi “THE FAN DANCE,” By Senorita Lola Yberri. It is reproduced ‘here on the Kineto- Graphophone, with musical accompaniment. Come in tonight to see it. 5C. Musical Parlors of the Columbia Phonograph Co.,g19 Pa.av. ja2l-244 25e. LUNCHEON. Chicken salad cr oyster stew, with ham, ickles, ccffee or chocolate. IESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, FROM 12 TO 3. HOOE BUILDING, Ja20-2t° 1328 F ST. FREE CONCERT At J. F. Ellis’ Music Store, 937 Pa. Ave., Wed., Jan. 22, 2 to 4 p.m., Under the direction of PROF. BISCHOFF —to which you are cordially invited. Ja20-3t Allen’s Grand Opera House MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 27, AT 8 O'CLOCK, Saint-Saens’ Sacred Grand Opera, SAMSON & DELILAH, in Concert Form, by The Choral Society. Choras of 250 voices; grand orchestra of 50, com- posed of soloists from the N. ¥. Metropolitan Opera Orchestra of last season, and the Baltimore Sym- phony. Conductor: Prof. H. C. Sherman, :Mme. Helene Hastreiter Mr. J. H. McKinley Dr. B. Merrill Hopkinson Mr. Arthur Beresford Reserved seats at 50 and 75 cents, $1 and $1.50, at Ellis & Co.'s, 937 Penn. ave. 4a20-7t KK E8848 LYCEUM THEATER. All this week. REPLETE WITH NOVELTIES. New York Stars ‘The European Marvels, ANI +» INO Female _G} tic Wonders. Nest Week-RUSSELL BROS” COMEDIANS. $a20-6t ance as KUSALIND ig re *oP AS YOU TIRE IT. ee ¥ SLAVEY. (§n20-5 Wagnerian Grand Opera. Orders for choice for any Boor, / ICE PALACE CONVENTION HALL, CORNER STH AND L STREETS N.W. REAL ICE SKATING EVERY AFTERNOON AT 2 AND EVENING aT 7:30. SATUKDAY MORNING, 9:30. Ladies’ Exclusive Hour for Instruction, trom ontil 2 p.m. Instruction Free. THE ICE PALACE ORCHESTRA aT EVERY ‘SESSION. A new supply of skates just received. Sizes to suit all. Private instruction during morning hours, For particulars addross mansgement. SEECIAL—All this week—the World’s Greatest Lady Fancy Skater, iss Mabel Davidson. Every evening at 9 o'clock—20 minutes’ exhibition, USUAL PRICES. 25 cents $2.00 years of age, Saturday morn- ing sexsion, 10 cents. §a20-0rt Metzerott’s, 7#0#504¥ EvENina, » January 23. Rev. D. J. Stafford, D. D. Hamlet. Benefit of Carroll Institute. Repeated by request General Admission Tickets. -50e. To be had from the members of the institute, These tickets are exchangeable for reserved seats on payment of 25e. or 50c. extra on or after Jaq 20, at Metzerott’s Music Store. 4a18,15,17,19to23ine BOSTON i SYMPHONY ‘Nose mau ORCHESTRA. Mr. EMIL PAUR, Conductor. $ ‘Third Concert, TUESDAY EVENING, January PROGRAM. ‘Techaikowaky. Symphony No. @ Brahms. Concerto for Pianoforte, No. Halo. ...-.2.-- 0020000002 -002000 Suite, **Namouna” , Mr. RAFAEL JOSEFFY. Tickets now on sale at Metzerott’s. §a15,17,18,20,21-5t METROPOLITAN CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 615 12th st. n.w.—New Publications as soon as is- sued. American and Fo Single hs, $3. es A Spe- $5.00; month, Te. &c., inquire at subscription, 1 year, 00; 3 months, $2.00; 1 For particulars as to club rates, ul LIBRARY. Miss HALE, Manager." jal7-6t* “CAIRO” STABLES, 1620 M ST. N.W. — NEW. Soo a ST tions ai ices A MA NEY. 19t LECTURES. BEN HUR. Iilvstrated with 80 magnificent colored views. THURSDAY EVENING, January 80, at the Courch of Our Father, 13th and L sts. nw. Recital by Rev. Dr. A. G. Rogers. Admission, 25c. ite Leon H. Vincent ON Emerson, aT Sth and F sts. ARY 21, ‘Wesley Chapel, corner aw. TUESDAY, JANU 8 Pr. ‘Tickets 2 Ticket ‘of *he course. jal7-4t cents EXCURSIONS &c. Overlook Inn. COACHES cosxecr wira WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN CABLE RAILWAY at Penn. ave. and Sth st. s.e., and METROPOLITAN RAILWAY at East Capitol and, 8th st UR FROM 2:10 TO 11:30 P.M. COACHES “? CAPITOL FROM FOR OVERLOOK INN, jal7-Im WINTER TOURS TO THE WEST INDIES By the commodious passenger steamers of the ATLAS LINE Weekly from New York, carrying U.S mail. * SS. ALLEGHANY SAILS SATURDAY, JAN. 2% For Jamaica Direct. THE MOST PICTURESQUE AND HEALTH-GI¥s ING WINTER RESORT IN THE WORLD. Special Tours to the West Indies and Spanish Main, costing about | $ A DAY, fully described in our illustrated DAILY aT 8, 4, 5 PM. pamphlet, matled free. 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Next Week—THE GAY PARISIANS. j020-t¢ Get your SKATES SHARPENED by expert grinders, Full concave 25¢c. lfred A. Smith & Co., 1108 F st. dal7-124 THE LADIES OF DUMBARTON AVENUE M. E. Church will give a luncheon in Masonic Hall, 1208 32d st. n.w., ‘Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- gay and Friday, jan. 21 to 24, from 11:45 to .. ncheon, 10, 15 and 25 cents. 4a20-3t° RRRSS rd Tickets o rale at 5! re and 0. 13, 619, Steamers, where time table, mip, etc., can alsa | be ba - Any other information @eaired will be tur; bi on Dlica' to tl undersigned at e yrerwhart, foot of Sts at Washe | in-ton, I>. C. Telephone . jall-40d © JNC. CALLAHAN, General Manager. STEAMER MACALESTER er Tomb of Wasvington, ~ Daily (except Sunday), At 10 a.m., returning by 2: FARE (ROUND TRIP), Aduiission to grounds. Tickets, with Mount for suie at wharf and at hotels. ELECANT CAPE ON STEAMER. Will Iso wake river iandings as far as Gis: stoppung for both waye. Fo. freight and passengers charters, etc.. ‘Bt office of Steamer Mac lester. ecb tBY “2S Sua